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Standard Turret Lathe

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Standard Turret Lathe, "Conradson," by American Turret Lathe Company in Wilmington, Delaware, "Patented December 26, 1899." Gisholt was the first company to specialize in heavy type turret lathes adapted to finishing of medium and heavy castings and forgings.

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Gisholt Machine Company negatives and photographs, circa 1900-circa 1960
Call Number PH 7114 Box 1, Sleeve 12
Media Number Box 1
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9912822334202121

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012I0Q
Legacy ID
WHi 132643

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